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18/02/2025

Preston Mayor sounds the alarm over ‘criminal mastermind’ in comical skit.

READ MORE TAP: https://www.central.radio/news/preston-leyland-and-chorley-news/preston-mayor-sounds-the-alarm-over-criminal-mastermind-in-comedic-skit/ .

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Mayor Phil Crowe issues light-hearted social media plea, warning of a notorious animated villain ahead of the grand opening of Preston’s new Animate complex this Friday.

17/02/2025

14/02/2025

We’ve got VIP tickets to the launch of this epic new cinema in Preston. Just tap this link to get in it: https://www.central.radio/arc-cinema-vip/ .

14/02/2025

New voice on Central Radio today, Paul Harvey is covering for Dom Molloy on Drive Time. Central Radio North West
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14/02/2025

We’ve been working alongside former BBC local radio royalty, John Gillmore, on a super exciting project for Preston.

We’ve teamed up with the amazing folks at Blog Preston & Lancashire Post on this project alongside the superb Cosy Homes in Lancashire (who are your local council scheme for free grants, support and advice towards a greener, warmer home)

More details are coming very soon (next week!) but we just wanted to share this exciting news with you and some photos!

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Winckley Street Ale House

13/02/2025

The Preston-born creator of Wallace & Gromit, Nick Park CBE, will be visiting his hometown to officially open the city’s £45m Animate entertainment and leisure destination next week.

Here's the full details.

The Honorary Freeman of Preston Nick Park CBE, multi-award winning filmmaker and Preston-born creator of the animated, loveable heroes Wallace & Gromit, will be visiting his hometown to officially open the city’s £45m+ Animate entertainment and leisure destination.

12/02/2025

❤️💐Valentines flowers with 50% off…
HOW TO ORDER:

1. Head to Central Radio Vouchers:
https://go.central.radio/Wtf
2. Buy a voucher from our site…
3. You will be emailed a discount code which will give you 100% off (up to £50) when entered on ‘What The Flowers’ website.
4. Enjoy! ☺️

Enjoy £50's worth of flowers from WTF for just £25 At What The Flowers, they don't just set the vibes - they give them deeper meaning. Our bold, funky style creates unforgettable WTF moments, challenging the idea that flowers are old-fashioned or 'samey'. We’re bringing fresh flowers and plants ...

11/02/2025

Police are appealing for information after a man died following a collision in Blackpool last night.

Police are appealing for information after a man died following a collision in Blackpool.

11/02/2025

It’s been announced that global superstar DJ Pete Tong, and one of the UKs biggest bands of the 1990s and 2000s, Embrace, are to headline this year’s ‘Preston Weekender’, over the May Bank Holiday on the Flag Market.

FULL DETAILS HERE.

Global superstar DJ Pete Tong, and one of the UKs biggest bands of the 90s, Embrace, are to headline this year’s ‘Preston Weekender’.

10/02/2025

One of Lancashire’s biggest music events will announce its full lineup tomorrow! (Tuesday) .. make sure you tune in to Danny Matthews on Central Radio North West shortly after 8am for the reveal!

Nice work Preston BID & Preston City Council 💜

10/02/2025

This bad boy was like ‘the internet on CD-ROM’ 💿 … like pre-Google days and Ai was something from the future! 🤖

10/02/2025

Some excellent shots of Preston Market. Preston Market: Apparently, 7 years ago today before the ‘old’ market closed. Now back open with a reimagined modern design and layout.

Some excellent shots from local photographer Michael Porter Photography.

10/02/2025

Big shout out to Daves Tiles Blackpool ... new warehouse opened up in the old TVR factory (well, its a new building there!) Good luck to them!

07/02/2025

Don't cook tonight (it's Friday!) .. Get one of our 50% off food deals instead! 👇👇👇👇

1. Morecambe: Cheeky Cow
https://go.central.radio/CheekyCow

2. Blackburn: Creams Cafe
https://go.central.radio/CreamsHotPocket

3. Padiham: No81 Indian
https://go.central.radio/No81

4. Morecambe: Afters Dessert
https://go.central.radio/afters

5. Blackburn: Creams Cafe
https://go.central.radio/CreamsDessert

07/02/2025

Looking for a job? Blackpool Grand Theatre are hiring.

1️⃣ Marketing Manager
📍 Salary: £30,000 (Full Time)
⏳ Closing: 14 February 2025, Noon

2️⃣ Revenue & Customer Experience Lead
📍 Salary: £27,500 (Full Time)
⏳ Closing: 13 February 2025, Noon

3️⃣ Revenue & Customer Experience Supervisor
📍 Salary: £26,000 (Full Time)
⏳ Closing: 07 February 2025, Noon

4️⃣ Digital Media Lead
📍 Salary: £25,000 (Full Time)
⏳ Closing: 06 February 2025, Noon

5️⃣ Sales Executive(s) (Box Office)
📍 Salary: £12 per hour (Casual, Hourly)
⏳ Closing: 29 January 2025, Noon

📩 How to Apply:
Interested candidates can find more details about each role and apply by clicking the link to the job pack

https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/current-vacancies

06/02/2025

Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, was in Preston today, as he made a pledge over the future of nuclear power in the UK.

06/02/2025

There's no rain expected at the weekend, so ideal to head to Preston Makers Market on Saturday, here's some of the amazing traders you can expect to see.

Take your family, friends and pooches along for a day filled with community spirit and fun. Saturday 10am until 4pm for a brilliant trip to the Preston Market Flag Market. 📍

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PRESTON UK

06/02/2025

Artificial intelligence really has issues. 😅